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The character "名" is structurally composed of "夕" representing evening and "口" representing mouth, an etymological construction that points to the practice of verbally identifying oneself in dim light. Its core meaning of "name" or "to name" has been consistent, while over time the semantic field expanded to include concepts such as fame, reputation, and, in linguistic contexts, the classification of a noun. The character's form, built from these two components, has not altered, reflecting its original conceptual foundation throughout its use in written Chinese.
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我的名字是李明。
请问你叫什么名字？
这座城市很有名。
我想报名参加比赛。
请查看参加者名单。
他以个人名义捐款。
我正在读一本名著。
尽管他不出名，但他的作品很有名。